Metal fillings have been a part of dentistry for decades.  However new materials can now produce a result that is far better aesthetically and removes the risk of mercury leakage.

At Soni Dental we can safely remove old amalgam metal fillings and replace them with modern materials such as Composite or 'GIC'.  Your dentist will outline the benefits of them to you at your appointment.

When infection reaches the inside part of the tooth (the root canal) it can become inflamed and painful. This is when a Root Canal Treatment may be recommended.

Infection can get this far into the tooth via a few ways; The most common of which is deep decay.  Teeth which have had fillings in the past, chipped or cracked, or even previously injured are also susceptible.

If untreated, these teeth can become painful, sensitive, tender and they may discolour.  You may also experience swelling, although often there aren't any symptoms at all.

A Root Canal Treatment involves cleaning out all the infected pulp, treating and re-filling the space. It may be recommended to then cover the tooth with a crown, as they may be quite vulnerable after a Root Canal Treatment.

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and there are two types available. Complete and Partial.

Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while Partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

Partials can be made of a variety of materials such as acrylics, metals, mixed and new thermoplastics.  All of which offer different pros and cons depending on your needs.

Our dentists can help you understand and select the best types of denture that you need for your particular circumstances.

Despite our best efforts and preventative focus, sometimes a tooth is broken or too far decayed to be able to be saved and an extraction may be the recommended treatment. They may also be recommended for some orthodontic reasons too, some people needing braces or have crowding may need an extraction to allow for space and movement.

Our dentists always do their best to make you feel comfortable and as relaxed as possible with modern numbing agents, and will endeavour to make sure you fully understand everything needed.

Our dentists' skills also allow us to perform minor oral surgical cases such as biopsies for cancers or other treatments recommended by your treatment plan.  Simply discuss things with your dentist when you come in for a visit.

Wisdom teeth often come into the spotlight in a patient's late teens or early 20's.

In some cases they do not even need to be removed, but if there are likely complications that will arise from them then they will be recommended for extraction.

Wisdom teeth can grow in the wrong direction, sideways and become "Impacted".  Sometimes they can grow through but come out at strange angles.  They also may simply be so far back that patient's can't, or consistently forget to brush them; meaning they are at extremely high risk of decay!

Whatever your particular case may be, your dentist will discuss likely complications with you and help you decide what your best options are.

Dental implants are precision manufactured threaded posts which can be inserted into the jawbone and which integrate into the bone of the jaw, providing an extremely secure base which can support a crown, fixed denture or bridge.

Dental Implants are usually made from titanium or titanium alloy; these materials are used as they are least likely to be rejected by the body's immune system. They act as an effective replacement for the root of a tooth that has been lost.

Implant technology has come a long way and implants can last many many years with an excellent aesthetic result. At Soni Dental we also offer the new mini-implants which are designed to be less invasive.

Ask your dentist about your options. They may seem costly, yet they have a longevity and functional result that is potentially unmatched depending on your situation.